The guidelines for the Project Development Fund program have been amended to incorporate two additional triggering agents for fiscal year 2025/26: CMF Indigenous Development and Predevelopment Fund – reinstated following verification of its current administration by...
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Creative BC CEO Prem Gill to be honoured with the 2025 Reelworld Visionary Award at Reelworld Festival+Summit 2025
Taking place October 14–15, 2025, the Reelworld Summit, hosted at the Courtyard Marriott Toronto Downtown, will bring together creators, executives, and changemakers for two days of vital conversations, workshops, Face2Face pitch sessions, and networking...
Telefilm Canada announces first rollout of Western Strategy with spotlight on British Columbia
Telefilm Canada is proud to announce the first rollout of its Western Strategy, with a spotlight on British Columbia, as part of its commitment to celebrating regional talent and amplifying diverse voices across the country. Following the launch of its Atlantic...
New Mentorship Program Connects Emerging Below-the-Line Technicians with Experienced Professionals
Creative Pathways™ at Creative BC has launched a new mentorship program designed to connect emerging below-the-line technicians and craftspeople with experienced industry professionals. The initiative responds to consistent calls from the industry for mentorship as...
DigiBC Teams Up with Netflix to Make a Multi-Year Investment in VFX and Animation Training
Netflix, the global streaming and production service, has teamed up with DigiBC in a partnership designed to strengthen B.C.’s animation and visual effects (VFX) talent pipeline. Netflix grew its local presence in 2022 with the acquisition of two B.C.-based studios,...
Fall 2025/26 Registration Now Open for Motion Picture Industry-Leading Inclusion Training
Creative Pathways™ at Creative BC and Elevate Inclusion Strategies will once again present their Professional Development Programs this fall, free of charge and open for registration now. Designed to build inclusive and respectful productions, these programs provide...
Apply to the Women in Music 2025 Entrepreneur Accelerator by July 31
Women in Music is launching their sixth annual Entrepreneur Accelerator program, focused on supporting the next wave of women and gender-diverse Canadian music industry leaders. Open to early-career or transitioning industry entrepreneurs—as well as artist...
BreakOut West 2025: Delegate Registration Now Open
BreakOut West 2025 is heading to Winnipeg, Manitoba from September 24–28, 2025, and delegate registration is now open. This premier event is a must-attend for anyone involved in the music industry. BreakOut West offers an immersive experience through its dynamic music...
Apply to the ARC Accelerator Program by May 16
ARC is an intensive accelerator program that highlights and nurtures diverse B.C. talent. The program will advance the business, creative and technical skills of recording artists - helping them build sustainable careers in the music industry. Led by a faculty of...
British Columbia at Marché du Film 2025
From May 13 to 21, over 40 people from B.C., will attend Marché du Film 2025, including 10 delegates supported by the Passports to Markets program, celebrating cinematic excellence, supporting the film industry, and honouring the year's best films. The program...
Apply to MATCH 2025 for Global Coproduction Opportunities by August 15
MATCH is a yearly program powered by SpielFabrique, offering video game studios an incredible opportunity to connect with compatible partners from different countries and elevate their projects through coproduction. MATCH fosters studio development through three key...
B.C. Publisher Arsenal Pulp Press’ Dandelion Selected for Canada Reads 2025
Since its debut in 2002, Canada Reads has become Canada’s most popular literary competition. Held annually each March, the event features five celebrity defenders who debate the merits of five Canadian-authored books, eliminating one title each day until a champion is...
British Columbia at Game Developers Conference 2025
From March 17 - 21 in San Francisco, the Game Developers Conference (GDC) returns, offering game developers a platform to explore cutting-edge technologies through expert-led talks, panels, and workshops. This year, seven B.C. delegates will attend GDC with support...
Join the Online Roundtable for Accelerating Inclusive Action in Games on March 12!
International Women’s Day: Accelerating Inclusive Action in Games, organized by Diversity in Games, is an online event that will focus on actions to continue fostering a more equitable and inclusive environment in the gaming industry. Speakers: • Alejandra Meza, Head...
Apply for the 2025 Signals XR Lab – Deadline March 18
The Signals XR Lab is a year-long program designed to elevate the creative and professional capabilities of early and mid-career Canadian and Indigenous XR producers. The key objective of the program is to foster the growth of the XR sector by offering mentorship,...
Call for Entries: 2025 City of Vancouver Book Award
Since 1989, the annual City of Vancouver Book Award has celebrated outstanding authors across all genres. These authors have contributed to the appreciation and understanding of Vancouver’s diversity, history and unique character. This year, the winning contributor...
Creative BC Co-Chair and CEO were Featured on Vancouver Magazine’s 2025 Power 50 List
Vancouver Magazine has announced its 24th annual Power 50 list for 2025, honouring the city’s most influential changemakers across various fields, from business and philanthropy to culture, health, and activism. This year’s list highlights the contributions of the...
Celebrate Black History Month 2025 with B.C.’s Creative Industries
February marks Black History Month—a time to learn, honour, and reflect on the rich history, contributions, and resilience of Black communities in British Columbia and around the world. It is an opportunity to recognize the achievements of Black creatives,...
Canadian Live Music Association: Hear and Now: Impacts of the Live Music Industry in Canada
The Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA) released findings of its long-anticipated economic impact study today, inside Massey Hall’s Allied Music Centre. “Here and Now: understanding the economic power and potential of Canada’s live music industry” commissioned by...
Creative BC announces updates to the Board of Directors and welcomes Farnaz Riahi as a new member
Creative BC’s Board of Directors, CEO, and staff extend gratitude to Jesse Finkelstein for her contributions while serving as Chair from September 2021 through September 2024. Her work was instrumental in supporting and strengthening Creative BC’s governance and its...
